To proceed to the consideration in executive session, of matters presented by the President of the United States. (p. 43-1)

On Mar 24, 1881, the Senate voted 32–32. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–34, Democrats 32–0, Independents 1–0, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), James A. Garfield was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 32
No: 32
Did not vote: 15
Date: Mar 24, 1881

By party

Democrats32 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 34 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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